Behavior Therapist

Marie Adelaide Leprosy Centre; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Marie Adelaide Leprosy Centre invites applications for a Behavior Therapist to work full-time at Adam Goth School. The role focuses on assessing student needs, developing intervention plans, and delivering both individual and classroom support.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Psychology, ABA, or related fields, with training in behavioral therapy considered an advantage. Fresh graduates with practical training may apply and contribute to a collaborative, supportive learning

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Psychology, Special Education, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), or related field.
• Relevant training/certification in behavioral therapy or ABA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assess students’ behavioral, emotional, and social needs.
• Develop and implement individualized behavior intervention plans.
• Provide one-to-one and classroom-based behavioral support.
• Support students in improving attention, communication, social interaction, and classroom behavior.
• Identify challenging behaviors and apply positive behavior-support strategies.
• Work closely with teachers and special educators to manage classroom behavior.
• Monitor students’ progress and maintain behavioral records and reports.
• Guide teachers and parents on appropriate behavior-management strategies.
• Support students in developing social skills, self-regulation, independence, and daily living skills.
• Participate in student assessments, case discussions, and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, supportive, and child-friendly school environment.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Child Development

Behavior Management

Observation & Reporting

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Psychology/ABA

Job description

Position: Behavior Therapist
Location: Adam Goth School
Job Type: Full-Time

Qualification

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Psychology, Special Education, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), or a related field.
• Relevant training/certification in behavioral therapy or ABA will be an advantage.

Experience

• 1–3 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Experience working with children in a school or special education setting will be an advantage.
• Fresh candidates with relevant practical training may also apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Assess students’ behavioral, emotional, and social needs.
• Develop and implement individualized behavior intervention plans.
• Provide one-to-one and classroom-based behavioral support.
• Support students in improving attention, communication, social interaction, and classroom behavior.
• Identify challenging behaviors and apply positive behavior-support strategies.
• Work closely with teachers and special educators to manage classroom behavior.
• Monitor students’ progress and maintain behavioral records and reports.
• Guide teachers and parents/caregivers on appropriate behavior-management strategies.
• Support students in developing social skills, self-regulation, independence, and daily living skills.
• Participate in student assessments, case discussions, and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, supportive, and child-friendly school environment.

Key Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good understanding of child development and behavioral management.
• Patience, empathy, and a child-friendly attitude.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviors professionally.
• Good observation, documentation, and reporting skills.
• Ability to work effectively with teachers, parents, and multidisciplinary teams.

Requirements

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